This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles Have Two MLB Draft Picks That Could Make Impact Quickly. The Baltimore Orioles finished up the first half of the season in what has been a significant disappointment for the franchise.

One of the core issues the Baltimore Orioles are facing is the lack of depth in their farm system. In 2023, the team ranked first in the league for its high-ceiling prospects Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson.

The Orioles used the first of several early draft picks to select Auburn catcher/right fielder Ike Irish, continuing the trend of college hitters.